Paris Design Week is set to transform the French capital into a global hub for creative professionals and design enthusiasts from January 14 to 19, 2026. The biannual event draws thousands of industry leaders, architects, interior designers, and brand representatives from every corner of the world. This year's program features an extensive lineup of trade shows, showroom presentations, product launches, and exclusive parties across multiple arrondissements. The comprehensive guide below highlights the most anticipated events and must-see installations for attendees navigating the busy schedule. With careful planning, visitors can experience the best of what the design world has to offer in the City of Light.
The centerpiece of Paris Design Week remains Maison&Objet, held at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from January 15 to 19. This year's fair showcases groundbreaking work by Maison&Objet 2026 Designer of the Year Harry Nuriev of Crosby Studios, who presents 'Transformism,' an immersive exhibition examining the relationship between space and objects. Visitors can explore Hall 3 to experience Nuriev's visionary installation firsthand, which challenges traditional boundaries between furniture and architecture. The fair also features the Outdoor Living showcase in Hall 3, presenting weather-safe furniture and lighting from 50 global brands. Tickets for the fair are available online, with detailed transit information provided for international visitors planning their journey.
Major brands are using the fair as a platform for significant product debuts and high-profile designer collaborations. Eichholtz launches a highly anticipated lighting collection with American designer Corey Damen Jenkins alongside colorful new furnishings in Hall 4, Stand C28-E27. Italian leather brand Giobagnara returns with luxury furniture, lighting, bathroom accessories, and barware in Hall 1, Stand E7. Belgian designer Thomas Haarmann curates the second edition of Curatio, a gallery-style exhibition featuring works by Van Rossum, Zieta, Verter Turroni, and Imperfettolab in Hall 1. The Istanbul-based brand Uniqka celebrates its 10th anniversary with a monochromatic installation featuring a new deep burgundy colorway called Borgona, alongside collections by Lara Bohinc and Studiopepe.
Beyond the main fair, Paris Déco Off runs January 14-17 throughout the city, with dozens of showrooms opening their doors to present new collections in intimate settings. The Fabricut pop-up at 45 Rue Jacob features Clarence House debuting the vibrant Joie de Vivre collection inspired by the beauty of imperfection, while Vervain showcases its latest Quintessential wallcoverings and silks series. At 28 Rue Jacob, John Pomp debuts his spring collections including the ethereal Slumped lighting line and the wood-framed Unearthed furniture family. The inaugural Paris edition of Shoppe Object takes place at Porte de Versailles from January 17-19, featuring exhibitors such as Flos, Fredericks & Mae, Nobodinoz, Mud Australia, Serax, and Tina Frey Designs.
The social calendar is equally packed with opportunities for professionals to connect and celebrate new launches. Business of Home hosts a kickoff party at Rivié in The Hoxton hotel on January 14, celebrating the New York Design Center's 100th anniversary with co-sponsors including Baker-McGuire, Benjamin Moore, and Kravet. Fabricut hosts a launch event for the Liesl collection, a wallpaper collaboration with Andrea Monath Schumacher and The Vale London, on January 17. A masquerade soiree by Samuel & Sons on January 17 promises neoclassical glamour and mystery. The week concludes with a vintage marketplace brunch hosted by Toma Clark Haines of The Antiques Diva at Mob House hotel on January 18, offering a final networking opportunity before departure.
Paris Design Week continues to serve as the most important European design event of the winter season, setting trends for the year ahead. The concentration of exhibitions, product launches, and networking opportunities makes it essential for design professionals seeking to stay current with industry developments. Attendees should plan their schedules carefully to maximize their experience across both the main fair and the numerous off-site events. With hundreds of brands participating and dozens of exclusive parties, the event reinforces Paris's position as the global capital of design and creativity. For those unable to attend, many brands will share their launches through digital platforms and social media in the following weeks.
